Senior Deputy General Counsel for Public Procurement

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma, Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) - Deputy General Counsel for the Central Purchasing Division - seeks a seasoned attorney to provide specialized legal counsel on procurement, contracting, and legislation.

The role focuses on drafting and negotiating IT and non-IT contracts, advising leadership on legal risks, and ensuring compliance with state procurement laws. Requires extensive licensed practice in Oklahoma and active State Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma is required.
• Active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate highly complex contracts in accordance with applicable Oklahoma law and procurement acts.
• Assist in developing, preparing, and presenting cases before administrative, state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Analyze complex factual and legal issues across multiple areas of state and federal law and prepare legal opinions and memoranda.
• Assist in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration and evaluate proposed legislation for agency action.
• Assist in drafting rules, conduct public rulemaking hearings, and prepare related documentation.
• Interpret and advise on laws, regulations, opinions, and administrative policies involved in agency operations and public interaction.
• Perform related work as assigned and support other OMES attorneys.
• Support the Central Purchasing leadership and legal team in statewide procurement matters.

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma

Active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma

Job description

State of Oklahoma, Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) - Deputy General Counsel for the Central Purchasing Division - seeks a seasoned attorney to provide specialized legal counsel on procurement, contracting, and legislation.

The role focuses on drafting and negotiating IT and non-IT contracts, advising leadership on legal risks, and ensuring compliance with state procurement laws. Requires extensive licensed practice in Oklahoma and active State Bar membership.